Construction, production and cars
Gain insight into several subjects before you choose
This major is a comprehensive course where you are introduced to several different subjects within construction, production and cars. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at metal, mechanics, machines and technical work processes. You will work in different environments and learn the basic methods, so you can feel the differences between the subjects. Once you have tried several majors and got a feel for how the different subjects work, it will be much easier to choose the education that suits your interests and your way of working.
This major is a comprehensive course where you are introduced to several different subjects within construction, production and cars. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at metal, mechanics, machines and technical work processes. You will work in different environments and learn the basic methods, so you can feel the differences between the subjects. Once you have tried several majors and got a feel for how the different subjects work, it will be much easier to choose the education that suits your interests and your way of working.
Education in this field
As an industrial technician, you work with advanced machinery, precision tasks and production where quality and accuracy matter a lot. You learn to program and control modern equipment, work with drawings, plan production processes and manufacture parts in materials such as metal and plastic.
The subject combines technique, logic and practical skills, and you become an important part of the work that makes production work from start to finish.
As a truck mechanic, you work with large vehicles, advanced technology and systems that must function safely every day. You learn to troubleshoot, repair and adjust engines, brakes, steering and electrical systems on trucks, buses and trailers.
The subject combines mechanics, technology and troubleshooting — and you learn to understand both the physical work in the workshop and the digital systems that control modern vehicles.
As a passenger car mechanic, you work with both mechanics and modern technology. You learn to troubleshoot, repair and adjust engines, brakes, steering and electrical systems in passenger cars. The work combines practical tasks in the workshop with computer troubleshooting, because today's cars contain advanced systems, sensors and control technology.
The profession requires overview, precision and the desire to work with both technology and people.
As a blacksmith, you work with metal, structures and modern production technology. You learn to assemble, shape and process materials — both with hand tools, welding and larger machines. The profession combines precision, planning and practical work, and you become an important part of the production that creates everything from building parts and machine components to equipment for industry and the green transition.
As a technical designer, you work on developing and drawing solutions to be used in production, construction or building. You learn to prepare technical drawings, make calculations and use advanced programs to create models in both 2D and 3D.
The profession requires overview, structure and the ability to collaborate with many different professional groups — from technicians and engineers to craftsmen and planners.
As a toolmaker or tool technician, you work to develop and manufacture the tools and molds used to produce everything from machine parts and body components to toys and small plastic parts. You learn to combine precision, engineering and digital tools to transform ideas into products that can be manufactured again and again.
The subject is for those who like to immerse themselves, work accurately, and use both computers and machines in their work.
How to start the training
When you begin, you start with the basic course. Here you will be introduced to the workshops and the most important working methods. This gives you a good base, regardless of what you choose to continue with.
Basic course 1 – for those coming directly from primary school
You will try out different subject areas and work on smaller, concrete tasks. You will learn to use basic tools and equipment and gain an understanding of what the different education programs focus on.
Basic course 2 – when you have chosen your education
The teaching will be geared towards the education you have chosen. You will work more purposefully with techniques and processes that belong to the subject, and prepare yourself for both the internship and the main course.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Engineering, Production and Automobiles major, you will have the opportunity to try different work areas within engineering, production and mechanics before choosing your final education.
The teaching is practical and takes place largely in workshops, where you work with tasks within, among others, metal, construction, production and working with vehicles. You learn to handle different materials, tools and working methods and gain experience in how to work in technical professions.
At the same time, you have both vocational and general subjects, where you learn, among other things, how to:
Read professional guides and instructions
Make job descriptions
Document and explain work processes
You also work with topics from everyday life and working life, such as job searching, collaboration and what it means to be a good colleague.
The teaching takes place through a combination of practical tasks, workshop work and project work. You will try your hand at different materials and methods and be challenged to think about new solutions and possibilities within the subjects.
An important part of the teaching is collaboration. You work with other students on assignments and projects and at the same time gain experience in how to plan and solve tasks together – just as is often done in a company.
Your teachers will continuously help you identify your strengths and talents. The goal is for you to be in a stronger position when choosing your further education.
When you have completed Basic Course 1 in the field of Design, Production and Automobiles, you will have gained experience with several subjects and work areas within the field.
This makes it easier to choose which vocational training you want to continue with afterwards – and you are better equipped to understand and collaborate with other professions when you later start your apprenticeship.
You are free to choose between all of our programs, but the specialization is particularly focused on the programs:
Industrial technician
Truck mechanic
Passenger car mechanic
Blacksmith
Technical designer
Tool training
If you come directly from primary school
If you come directly from the 9th or 10th grade of primary school, you must start with Basic Course 1 (GF1) and choose one of our majors. GF1 always starts in August. Register at optagelse.dk up to six months before the start of your studies.
If you don't come directly from primary school
If it has been between ½ and 2 years since you finished primary school, you decide for yourself whether you want to start with GF1 or GF2.
If you are not coming straight from the 9th or 10th grade, you can start with Basic Course 2 (GF2). You must also start with GF2 if you have an apprenticeship (a training agreement) in a company before you start.
GF2 typically starts in August and January, but this can vary from program to program. A clear exception is the EUX programs, where GF2 only starts in January. Some of our programs also start in October and April. Some of our programs have access restrictions, where you must meet special criteria to enter or apply for a quota place.
Yes. You can also choose the EUX – Construction, production and cars major, where you combine a vocational education with upper secondary school subjects.
At EUX you will receive both practical training in workshops and teaching in high school subjects. This means that your school day can take place in several different places, depending on whether you are working practically or have theory.
The teaching takes place at the following addresses:
Teglværket 2, 9400 Nørresundby – mechanic workshops
Sigrid Undsets Vej 3, 9220 Aalborg East – metal workshops
Øster Uttrup Vej 1, 9000 Aalborg – theory rooms for upper secondary school subjects
You will of course receive clear information about where to meet on the different days.
In the workshops, you work on practical tasks and projects where you try your hand at different areas of the field. For example, you may work with metals, welding, drilling and milling – or work on mechanical tasks such as changing tires and servicing brakes.
You will also work with computer-based tasks, for example trying to program production plants.
A large part of the teaching takes place through projects where you work together with your classmates – sometimes in groups, sometimes in pairs or individually. Here you learn to plan and carry out tasks professionally and safely, while developing your collaboration skills.
At EUX you also work with high school subjects and socially relevant topics. For example, you learn about workplace culture, economics and health, and you gain insight into what it means to be part of a workplace and a society.
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